On December 27, the Washington County Riverboat Foundation announced their 2022 4th quarter city grants through the organization’s Municipal Grant program. Brighton and Crawfordsville were two of the eight cities in southeast Iowa benefitting from the funds. 

Brighton received $9,118.87, while Crawfordsville was awarded $5,526.58. Since 2006, WCRF has granted over $660,000 to the City of Brighton, and over $280,000 to Crawfordsville. Municipal Grant funds are programmed by each City Council.   

WCRF is the nonprofit license holder for the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, which provides all of its funding. Through their Municipal Grant program, they distribute 25% of their total revenues directly to the cities in Washington County based on population. Since 2006, WCRF has granted $14,107,150.92 in total Municipal Grants.